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Car spec

Soft compound tyres are the primary option, but hard rubber will also be available.

History

First established in 1921, Rally Poland is one of the world’s oldest rallies.

It was included in the inaugural WRC season in 1973 when there were only three classified finishers. Four other crews completed the route but were excluded for being out of time.

It left the calendar and became an asphalt event in the European Championship.

It returned to WRC in 2009 when Mikko Hirvonen won, after which it was again removed.

It returned to the championship for a second time in 2014.

What’s new for 2015

Pretty much everything – almost 90 per cent of the route has changed from last year.

No stages in Lithuania – the cross-border part of the route has been axed.

The 42.20km Stanczyki stage, which will be driven twice during Friday’s opening leg, is the longest in Poland’s rallying history.

Don’t miss

Robert Kubica – a Pole competing on his home event will be HUGE!

If you are going to watch, then stay on for a few days to enjoy the lakeland area of Masuria. The area is a prime tourist destination famous for its lakes and forests and offering activities such as sailing, kayaking, swimming, angling, walking and cycling.